521 5th Avenue NW, Valley City, ND 58072
2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,872 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7131654
M Markdowns — Price Reduced — was $139,000 (↓ $10,000)
Is 521 5th Avenue NW a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $69/sqft — This home is priced 23% below the typical Valley City single-family home of $90/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
76 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 51 — Valley City homes overall typically go under contract by day ~11. This one is past that window.
5 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
This seller already cut $10,000 — motivation showing.
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$900/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $652
- Property taxes
- $126
- Home insurance (est.)
- $75
- Special assessments
- $47
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($25,800) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Includes special assessments — the FM-metro cost most portals leave out. Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
Located in Smiths 3rd Add, Valley City, ND.
About This Home
Spacious home in a great NW Valley City location! This property features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus 2 non conforming bedrooms in the basement and a finished attic that provides even more usable space. The main floor offers a spacious living room, while central air conditioning adds comfort during the summer months. Outside, enjoy a large deck and a detached 2 stall garage with plenty of room for vehicles and storage. With multiple levels of finished space and a convenient Valley City location, this home offers plenty of room and flexibility. Call today to view!
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $97K and $161K in Valley City:
- The field: 5 similar Valley City homes for sale — a short list right now.
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Key Features
- Built
- 1920
- Garage
- 2-Car Detached
- Style
- One and One Half
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $1,516.38 (2025)
- Specials/yr
- $563
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,482
- Below Grade Sq Ft
- 390
- Lot Size
- 0.161 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- County
- Barnes
- List Date
- 2026-08-22
- Days on Market
- 51 days
- Parcel ID
- 634890016
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $2,079
- Specials Pending
- No
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Foundation Area
- 780 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 2,262 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Other, Vinyl
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Detached Garage
Lot & Land
- Road Surface
- City Street
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- RE/MAX Now (Valley City)
Price History
- Price reduced to $129,000 — Sep 18, 2026
521 5th Avenue NW is listed in Valley City, ND, part of Barnes County. Browse all North Dakota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 521 5th Avenue NW
- Is $129,000 a good price for a home in Valley City?
- According to BuyPulse, 521 5th Avenue NW rates Excellent Value — at $69/sqft it's priced 23% below the typical Valley City single-family home of $90/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 76/100 (Strong buyer leverage), weighed on days on market, comparable inventory, and how Valley City homes are closing versus list. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Valley City homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 521 5th Avenue NW — and what do they mean?
- This property has $563/yr in annual special assessments, with no specials pending. Special assessments are separate from property taxes — they are charges levied by the city for infrastructure improvements like streets, water, sewer, and sidewalks. Special assessments are common in newer North Dakota developments and typically run 5 to 25 years. Annual property taxes are $1,516.38/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
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- Does 521 5th Avenue NW have a basement?
- Yes, 521 5th Avenue NW has a basement with 390 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 521 5th Avenue NW have?
- 521 5th Avenue NW has Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 521 5th Avenue NW located?
- 521 5th Avenue NW is in the Smiths neighborhood of Valley City, ND 58072, in Barnes County.
- Is 521 5th Avenue NW still available?
- Yes — 521 5th Avenue NW is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 521 5th Avenue NW built?
- 521 5th Avenue NW was built in 1920. It features a block, concrete perimeter foundation.
- How many homes like 521 5th Avenue NW are for sale in Valley City?
- 5 similar homes (single-family homes between $97K and $161K in Valley City) are for sale right now — a short list right now.
- What does "M Markdowns" mean?
- M Markdowns™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ real estate tracker of homes for sale with verified MLS price reductions across the Fargo-Moorhead metro and Minnesota lake country. Every reduction is sourced directly from NorthstarMLS — minimum $2,000 drop to filter noise.
- What does "BuyPulse" mean?
- BuyPulse™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ live market-data brand for Fargo-Moorhead: cohort statistics — homes for sale, median days to pending, and share of sales closing at or over list price — computed from real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- What does "Realgorithm™" mean?
- The Realgorithm™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ proprietary market-data engine — it computes every BuyPulse verdict from real NorthstarMLS closings (comparable active inventory, median days to pending, and sale-to-list price ratio) rather than an automated online estimate.
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